Espinho Branco is a village in the northern part of the island of

Santiago Santiago (, ; ), also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile as well as one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is the center of Chile's most densely populated region, the Santiago Metropolitan Region, whose ...

Cape Verde , national_anthem = () , official_languages = Portuguese , national_languages = Cape Verdean Creole , capital = Praia , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , demonym ...

. In 2010 its population was 869. It is situated near the coast, 5 km northwest of

Calheta de São Miguel Calheta de São Miguel is a cityCabo Verde, Statistical Ye ...

. Espinho Branco is known for its community of

Rabelados The Rabelados (from the Portuguese ''rebelados'', "rebels") are a religious community primarily found in the interior of the island of Santiago of Cape Verde. They were among the groups which revolted against the liturgical reforms of the Catholic ...

, a group of people who opposed reforms of the Catholic church and maintain a traditional way of life.Ofertas Turísticas
Câmara Municipal de São Miguel

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{{Subdivisions of Santiago, Cape Verde São Miguel, Cape Verde Villages and settlements in Santiago, Cape Verde